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Genesis 43:20 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Genesis 43:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 43 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: we: Heb. coming down we came down”
Genesis 43:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 43:20
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:... This passage is part of the Joseph narrative, a masterfully crafted account demonstrating God's sovereign providence working through human choices and circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The Joseph cycle shows how God transforms evil intentions into instruments of salvation.Central themes include divine providence orchestrating events toward redemptive ends, the testing and refinement of character through suffering and success, forgiveness overcoming betrayal and injustice, and the preservation of God's cov...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 43:20
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“And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt.”
“No, my lord, but your servants have come to buy food.,And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.,וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֵלָיו לֹא אֲדֹנִי וַעֲבָדֶיךָ בָּאוּ לִשְׁבָּר־אֹכֶל׃ ,And they said unto him: Nay”
“he saw his money. Behold”
“saying”
“that behold”
“The man asked directly concerning ourselves, and concerning our relatives, saying, 'Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' We just answered his questions. Is there any way we could know that he would say, 'Bring your brother down?'”